Explore the Family Name Reidhead
The meaning of Reidhead
English (northern) and Scottish: variant of Redhead.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reidhead in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reidhead has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Reidhead was ranked 36,129th in terms of prevalence with a count of 586 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the name had climbed to rank 32,302, reflecting an increase of 10.59% over the decade. The total population count for those with the Reidhead surname also raised to 713, showing a significant rise of 21.67%. This means that the proportion of people named Reidhead per 100,000 individuals rose from 0.22 to 0.24, indicating a 9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #32,302 | 10.59% |
| Count | 586 | 713 | 21.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.24 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reidhead
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Reidhead surname identify as White, with the percentage increasing from 92.66% in 2000 to 94.53% in 2010. There's a slight decrease in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, from 1.71% to 1.68%, while the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped by 13.36% to 2.66% in 2010. The representation of Reidheads among those who identify with two or more races saw a significant drop from 2.22% to 0.70%. There were no reported individuals with the Reidhead surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.66% | 94.53% | 2.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.07% | 2.66% | -13.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 1.68% | -1.75% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 0.7% | -68.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |